Last checked for updates: 20 October 2026
Current bills about: youth justice
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7 current bills found.
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Fines or Jail for Controlling a Partner Through Abuse and New Protections for Children Groomed for Sexual Offences
Justice Legislation Amendment (Family Violence, Coercive Control, Good Character, Risk Assessment and Other Matters) Bill 2026
child safety coercive control court fines court sentencing criminal justice domestic violence family violence public safety sentencing sexual grooming victim protection youth justice +7 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Up to Life in Jail for Recruiting Children to Commit Serious Crimes
Crimes Amendment (Recruitment of Children for Criminal Activity) Bill 2026
child exploitation child protection child safety criminal justice criminal penalties criminal recruitment organized crime sentencing youth justice
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Higher Penalties for Violent Crimes and New Knife Offence for Specific Crimes
Justice Legislation Amendment (Community Safety) Bill 2025
carjacking child safety criminal penalties home invasion knife crime violent crime youth justice
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Tougher Bail Rules: More Offences in Strict Categories; Children Can Be Remanded More Easily
Bail Amendment Bill 2025
bail community safety criminal offences firearms motor vehicle theft youth justice
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Criminal Age Raised to 12; Youth Detention Cannot Use Solitary Confinement; Aboriginal Children Get New Cultural Rights
Youth Justice Bill 2024
child protection child safety criminal justice criminal responsibility diversion programs human rights Indigenous affairs Indigenous rights information sharing juvenile sentencing law enforcement police powers public safety sentencing youth detention youth justice +11 more
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Disclosure Powers for Spent Convictions
Justice Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
court security court transcripts criminal records public health spent convictions youth justice
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Raise the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility in Victoria from 10 Years Old to 14 Years Old
Children, Youth and Families Amendment (Raise the Age) Bill 2022
children's rights criminal responsibility age forensic procedures solitary confinement youth detention youth justice
Private Member's BillLegislative Council
Legislative Assembly
Assent